Yao's Crawfish
小吃快餐 · ⭐
100 meters east of Dongfang Small Commodity Market, Jihua Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Jinan, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at 100 meters east of Dongfang Small Commodity Market, Jihua Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen Spices, Spicy Lamb Spine Soup, Fresh Cut Beef.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Jinan
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating:
- Address: 100 meters east of Dongfang Small Commodity Market, Jihua Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen Spices, Spicy Lamb Spine Soup, Fresh Cut Beef, Yin-Yang Hot Pot with Lamb Ribs
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Dishes
Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen SpicesSpicy crayfish with thirteen spices is primarily made from fresh crayfish, which are cleaned and then stir-fried with a blend of thirteen-spice seasoning, chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other辅料. During preparation, the crayfish are typically blanched in boiling water to remove fishy odor, then the seasonings are fried in oil until fragrant before adding the crayfish for stir-frying. Finally, they are simmered until fully cooked, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate.
Spicy Lamb Spine SoupRed broth lamb spine is a dish featuring lamb vertebrae, typically simmered with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, scallion, and star anise. After blanching to remove odor, it's slowly stewed with spices until tender and flavorful.
Fresh Cut BeefFresh-cut beef is a dish made primarily from fresh beef, finely sliced to preserve its natural flavor. The preparation is simple, relying mainly on the inherent freshness of the beef, which is quickly stir-fried or grilled with just the right amount of seasoning to highlight its tender and juicy texture.
Yin-Yang Hot Pot with Lamb RibsYang-Yang Hot Pot with Lamb Spine is a hot pot dish primarily featuring lamb spine as the main ingredient. After stewing the lamb spine with various seasonings, it is divided into two distinct flavors: one side is a spicy red broth, and the other is a clear soup or mushroom broth. The lamb spine is slowly simmered for a long time until the meat becomes tender and the broth rich and flavorful. It is typically enjoyed by dipping vegetables, tofu products, and other ingredients directly into the pot.